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You're Not Alone: How Do I Get Through Mental Illness
Trigger Warning: Suicide, PTSD, Sexual Assault, Addiction
This will include some self disclosure of trauma and suicidal thoughts, as well as addiction, and if today you don’t feel like you can or should read further, it is ok to feel that way and come back later or not
Bringing Life to The Relationship Narrative:
I’ve known my wife by heart for the past 40 years.
4 Ways to Commemorate a Loss Anniversary - part 4 in Grief Series
Even if you have been coping well, the anniversary of a loss can hit you hard.
5 Ways to Support a Grieving Loved One - part 3 in Grief Series
If you are supporting a family member or friend who is grieving a loss, you may feel uncomfortable, confused, and, above all, helpless.
Sports Psychology: Striving for Perfection in Sport – Does it help or hinder your performance?
Research in the past decade is evolving rapidly regarding the influence of perfectionism in sports. In the past, it was a commonly held belief that perfectionism appeared to have a debilitating effect on an athlete, which undermines their sense of fulfillment in their achievements.
5 Ways to Cope with Loss and Grief- part 2 in Grief Series
Loss is universal, which means that, in one way or another, everyone has dealt with it.
I’m Grieving: Am I Normal or Losing It? - part 1 in Grief Series
You just lost someone. Maybe to death, a break-up, or divorce. Or maybe you lost something - your job to retirement or your health to an illness.
Sports Psychology: SPORTS INDUCED ANXIETY… USE IT OR LOSE IT!
Every athlete experiences various levels of anxiety; it can be a blessing or a curse, depending on your relationship with it.
7 Easy Ways to Manage Your Time Better
What is one thing that we all wish we had more of? Which can never be bought or sold? Which can never come back once it is gone? The answer of course is time.
3 Things to Remember When Choosing a Therapist for You or Your Family
In our current culture, mental health is a top priority for many people. We hire coaches, teachers, tutors, counselors, nutritionists, trainers, and consultants for just about every aspect of life we want to do better in.
How Does EMDR Work?
An essential assumption in EMDR is that our minds, like our bodies, are geared towards health.
Therapy Preparation: What Can I Do to Get Ready for Therapy?
After scheduling an appointment with a therapist, there are a number of concerns that can come up, what do I have to fill out, what do I bring, what will this feel like, etc.
Sports Psychology: Using Music to Enhance Sports Performance – Does it really work?
Using music to enhance learning and performance has become increasingly popular over the years.
How Do I Make a Habit of Exercise: 10 Great Ways to Build an Exercise Habit (Or Any Habit)
Regular exercise provides benefits to everyday health and well-being. It can enhance your mood, lessen depression, help you manage anxiety, help you live longer, and make you more functional in every aspect of your life.
Will EMDR Erase My Memories?
In 2004, Kate Winslet and Jim Carrey starred in a movie called “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” in which the couple, after having broken up, erased each other from their minds.
I Know What Medication I Need, and Other Bull**** From WebMD - Why You Need a Doctor that You Trust
The internet is full of information, good and bad, about the benefits and problems of taking medications